Instruction Manual
7. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE WHEATHEART - GRAIN AUGERS
X160-85, X160-105, X160-125
132 30875 R0
7.3.8. GEARBOX OIL LEVEL
ACCESSING GEARBOX
Upper Gearbox
• Flip up safety discharge door or open
round service door and service gearbox
as required.
Lower Gearbox
• Open round service door and service
gearbox as required.
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
1. Remove oil filler plug as shown in Figure
7.6.
2. Make sure the gearbox is half full (center of cross shaft) and free of foreign
objects. Gearbox should be level when checking or refilling. Do not overfill.
7.3.9. MACHINE CLEANING
1. Clean out excess grain from auger tube, boot, and hopper.
2. Make sure water can drain from the auger tube and hopper and then wash
the tube with a water hose or pressure washer until all dirt, mud, debris, or
residue is gone.
3. Provide sufficient time for the water to drain from the auger.
7.3.10. TIRE PRESSURE CHECK
With a tire pressure gauge, check each tire to make sure it is between 80 psi
(552 kPa). Ensure tires are cold prior to checking pressure.
7.3.11. WHEEL BEARINGS REPACK
1. Remove the wheel bolts and the wheels.
2. Remove the wheel bearing and pack with grease. Refer to page 126 for
recommended grease.
Figure 7.6 Oil Filler Location